Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Faces House Committee Over Epstein Ties
Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, appeared before the House Oversight and Reform Committee to address questions regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. This session is part of a broader investigation into Epstein's network following the release of documents by the Justice Department. These documents revealed Lutnick's continued correspondence with Epstein after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Lutnick's interview was conducted behind closed doors, with a transcript to be released later. During the hearing, Lutnick denied any significant relationship with Epstein, despite evidence of visits to Epstein's private island and scheduled meetings. Democratic members of the committee criticized Lutnick's testimony, calling for his resignation due to perceived evasiveness and dishonesty. 
